Cleaner
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
Sunderland -
Salary:
Grade B, SCP 3 (£24,796 per annum, pro rata) -
Hours:
1 x Post working 31 Hours and 45 Minutes per Week, 2 x Posts working 15 Hours per Week -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
27th Feb 2026
Location: St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington, NE38 8AF
Grade: Grade B, SCP 3 (£24,796 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: There are 3 Permanent, Full Year positions available:
1 x Post working 31 Hours and 45 Minutes per Week
2 x Posts working 15 Hours per Week
We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
We are looking for skilled, dependable, and self-motivated individuals to join our school as Cleaners. The appointed candidates will work under direction to carry out cleaning duties around the school, including designated areas such as toilets and related facilities, making sure they remain clean, safe, and hygienic.
The successful candidate will help keep our school at a high standard of cleanliness. They will communicate effectively with their line manager to complete assigned tasks, use powered equipment when necessary, and always follow Health & Safety guidelines. Awareness of your surroundings, commitment to safe practices, and a willingness to receive relevant training are also important requirements for this position.
This role requires dedication to creating a safe, positive, clean, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website, http://bwcet.com/vacancies/, where applications can be completed online.
Please indicate in your supporting statement on the application form the hours per week you would prefer.
Closing Date: 27th February 2026
Shortlisting Date: TBC
Interview Date: TBC
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
At Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, our mission is clear: enabling all to flourish. Inspired by our Catholic faith and values, we are dedicated to nurturing the whole child – spiritually, academically, and personally – so that every young person is given the opportunity to thrive.
We are proud to be a family of 48 schools working in partnership with our Diocese, directors, governors and school leaders. Together, we are committed to preserving and protecting Catholic education, ensuring its strength, sustainability, and accessibility for generations to come.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust supports and partners with five secondary schools, one middle school, one first school and forty-one primary schools in the west of our Diocese. Our designated schools are located in four different Local Authorities: Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham.
